04Jan 2017 by lccd2

January 2017 Meetings

310 Permits, Budget, Meeting Minutes, Meeting Notices, Meetings, NRCS, Programs
The regular meeting of the Lewis & Clark Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be January 12, 2017 at 1 p.m.   The meeting will be held at the USDA Service Center Conference Room, 790 Colleen Street, Helena MT 59601.  All meetings of the Conservation District are open to the public.  If you have any questions about the meetings or information, please call the CD office at 406-449-5000 ext. 112. Minutes from the December 2016 meeting Notice/Agenda for January 2017 Meeting Notice for January 2017 special meeting Preceding the regular meeting, the CD will be meeting with NRCS, DNRC and MACD representatives to discuss programs and needs within the county.  That meeting will be at the same location and will run from 9 a.m. to noon.  
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03Oct 2016 by lccd2

Autumn Newsletter

Education, Events, Newsletter, NRCS, Programs
The latest issue of the Conservation District newsletter is out!  Those of you who get the electronic version here get the first look.  The hard copies are going in the mail soon!  Look inside for a view of a stream project, information on the High Tunnel program from NRCS, information about successful fall seeding of grass/forbes, news from our Partners and the District Report for the 3rd quarter.  
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29Sep 2016 by lccd2

Small Acreage Landowner Workshop!!!!!

Education, Events, Programs
Please plan to join us on Saturday November 5 for our small acreage landowner workshop!  Registration must be done in advance, since we need your property information to print up individual soil maps for you.  Registration is only $10 and is limited to 30 people. Topics will include: 10:00 a.m. Registration   10:15 a.m. Soil Health Test Learn why it is beneficial to test your soil health.  Having this information will help you to better assess what your soils needs are for the best production.   Slake Test This test determines the stability of your soil under various weather conditions.  This is important when determining what kind of crop you want to plant.   Rainfall Simulation See how rainfall absorption is affected by vegetation! 12:30 p.m. Lunch (Provided)     Discussion…
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20Sep 2016 by lccd2

ACEP-WRE Sign up deadline!!!

Agriculture, NRCS, Programs
Natural Resources Conservation Service runs the ACEP (Agricultural Conservation Easement Program).   Landowners in Montana who may be interested in specifically the Wetland Reserve Easement program (WRE) need to be aware that the application deadline for this program is October 21, 2016.  Easements can be another tool that landowners can use to keep their property working for them for the long-term. If you need more information in the program, you can check out the web page or contact the Helena Field Office at 406-449-5000 ext. 3.
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29Aug 2016 by lccd2

Next Year’s Production

NRCS, Plant materials, Programs, Uncategorized
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="678"] Photo from USDA site[/caption] It's never too late to think about next year's production.  The Conservation District works very closely with NRCS and they always have programs to help you reach your goals.  NRCS currently offers a High Tunnel System program to assist producers. What is it? The High Tunnel System is a unique conservation practice used to extend growing season, improve plant and soil quality, reduce nutrient & pesticide transportation, improve air quality, and reduce the amount of energy used to produce crops for consumers.  This method also assists with crop production in climates with shorter growing periods.   Why consider this? The High Tunnel System supports conservation practices which address environmental concerns that correlate to the installation and use of irrigation to prevent erosion, and runoff…
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22Jul 2016 by lccd2

Conservation Easement Workshop

Agriculture, NRCS, Programs
The Lewis & Clark Conservation District would like to invite area landowners who may be interested in learning more about Conservation Easements to a Conservation Easement Workshop put on by Natural Resource Conservation Service and their partners.  If you are interested in learning more about the workshop contact Abby Dresser at 406-544-6445 or by email at abby.dresser@mt.usda.gov. The Workshop will be held on August 17, 2016 at the US Forest Service Conference Room at 2880 Skyway Drive, Helena MT 59602 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   More information is available on the flyer.
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